A case of adenoma of the breast nipple projecting uniquely out of the nipple

Abstract

A 38-year-old female complained of left nipple erosion and a bloody nipple discharge of four years' duration. A red granulation-like tumor was found on top of the nipple. The tumor was soft, fragile, and bled easily. Breast contrast-enhanced MRI revealed a high intensity lesion in and right under the nipple. Histological examination of the excised biopsy specimens revealed adenoma of the nipple. Tumor extirpation along with the nipple was performed. On postoperative histology, an adenoma of the nipple was diagnosed. The patient has been free from local recurrence for 37 months since the operation.